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Gastroenterology

The nurse is providing care for a client with a recent transverse colostomy. Which observation requires immediate notification of the primary health care provider?

ExplanationIschemia of the stoma would be associated with a dusky or bluish or purple color. A beefy red and shiny stoma is normal and expected. Skin excoriation needs to be addressed and treated but does not require as immediate attention as purple discoloration of the stoma. Semiformed stool is a normal finding.